Key Duties:
- Manage the Commissioners' chambers, including maintenance of the library, maintenance of the Member's diary, confidential filing and indexing and filing decisions;
- Manage the efficient and effective conduct of the Member's courtroom including ensuring the availability of facilities, timely and accurately listing of matters, recording and safe custody of exhibits, custody of court files, attending the Commissioner in court and recording orders made;
- Provide professional support to the Commissioner, particularly in relation to managing hearings, conferences, appointments, travel arrangements, and incoming phone calls;
- Conduct research of awards, orders, decisions and interpretations of the Court, the Commission and other jurisdictions as required by the Commissioner;
- Prepare, vet, format and draft all documents relating to matters decided by the Commissioner e.g. decisions, amendments, awards, orders, agreements etc;
- Liaise with the Registrar, Registry staff, parties, members of the legal profession, government departments, trade unions, employer groups, the media and the general public;
- Maintain a high level of quality in the performance of all duties, ensuring adherence to the quality systems documentation for Associates and the administrative processes of the Registry;
- Coordinate the workflows between the Commissioner and the Registry to ensure efficient and effective processes and to ensure the integrity of all documentation and tracking of all case matters allocated to the Member; and
- Attend to other duties as directed by the Member from time to time.
The ideal applicant will demonstrate the following key attributes as they apply to the key duties of the role:
- A genuine interest in industrial relations and employment law and a sound understanding of the work that the Court and Commission does. Applicants that can demonstrate familiarity with key legislation and industrial law jurisprudence will be highly regarded.
- Education and personal maturity sufficient to enable the Associate to converse confidently with persons occupying high office in professional and social gatherings.
- Sound organisational skills including an appreciation of the need for confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative and reliability and the ability to manage time efficiently and work harmoniously with others and with minimum supervision.
- Well-developed legal research, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Personal resilience and maturity to deal with challenging situations.
- High standard of competency and professionalism in office administration including keyboard and word processing skills and the ability to use computer-based file tracking systems.
How to apply:
Applicants should provide a succinct Curriculum Vitae or Resume of information.
Such information should include:
- Comprehensive employment and educational information (e.g. date of employment, organisations, major duties, educational qualifications, academic achievements); and
- If previously employed, at least one (1) referee with first-hand knowledge of your performance. If not previously employed, a reference from your academic institution.
Applicants should also provide:
- Covering letter (maximum two pages) which addresses the key attributes and whether you will be able to fulfil the key duties.
- A writing sample (maximum two pages) demonstrating the ability to undertake legal research, analyse legal issues and present relevant authorities in a clear and concise written form. The sample does not need to relate to employment law and must be the applicant’s own work.
Applications should be emailed to QIRCinfoservices@qirc.qld.gov.au by Friday, 17th April 2026 at 4:00pm.
